Pilkhana - Bilgram, Hardoi

Pilkhana is a village situated in the Bilgram tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilgram and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Usraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilkhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhana is 140600. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.32 hectares and falls under the 241302 pincode. Madhoganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Pilkhana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilgram-mallanwan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Misrikh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pilkhana

As per Census 2011, Pilkhana village has a total population of 547 people, consisting of 290 males and 257 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 355 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pilkhana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population547290257
Child Population (0–6 yrs)763640
Scheduled Castes (SC)412615
Literate Population355224131
Illiterate Population19266126

Nearby Villages of Pilkhana

Pilkhana is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TerhiyaSouth-West0.89 km
ShahbdaEast1.13 km
BarhasWest2.06 km
BaghaurhaSouth-West2.19 km
Newada GambhiSouth2.40 km
PahnuteraNorth-East2.59 km
Shuklapur BhagatNorth-West2.81 km
GautaraSouth-East2.92 km
FirozpurSouth-West3.13 km
UsrahaNorth3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pilkhana

Pilkhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauntra Halt, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhoganj to Pilkhana is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Pilkhana is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilkhana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pilkhana village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pilkhana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pilkhana village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pilkhana

Where is Pilkhana located?

Pilkhana village is located in Bilgram Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pilkhana?

The Gram Panchayat of Pilkhana is Usraha.

What is the pincode of Pilkhana?

The pincode of Pilkhana is 241302.

What is the population of Pilkhana?

Pilkhana has a total population of 547, including 290 males and 257 females.

How many households are there in Pilkhana?

There are 100 households in Pilkhana.

What is the literacy rate in Pilkhana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pilkhana is 64.90%. Male literacy is 77.24% and female literacy is 50.97%.